Posts by Elizabeth Pantley, Author at Motherly
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Elizabeth Pantley

Parenting educator and mother of four, Elizabeth Pantley is the author of twelve popular parenting books, including the best-selling No-Cry Solution series, and the international bestseller, The No-Cry Sleep Solution. Her books, on topics such as sleep, discipline, picky eating, separation anxiety and potty-training have been read by well over two million people in English, and have been translated into 27 different languages.

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Toddler Sleep

What to do when your toddler needs a nap but won’t take one

Here are some typical reasons your toddler won't nap—and suggestions to solve each problem.

Updated Aug. 08, 2022
Toddler Sleep, Toddler
Parenting

Mom 101: 10 ways to make diaper changes easier

8. Use distraction

Updated May. 19, 2022
Parenting, Baby
baby crying in a crib
Baby Health

Colic 101: What it is & what you can do to make it better

The most important thing to know: It's not your fault. Any baby can have colic.

Updated Jan. 28, 2022
Baby Health, Baby, Parenting
child napping in a stroller
Life

How to keep your kids on their regular nap & sleep cycle when you go away on a trip

Preparation is so important when it comes to getting your child to nap in an unfamiliar place.

Updated Mar. 22, 2022
Life, Home
Parenting

7 real reasons kids don’t want to go to bed—and what to do

2. They're overtired.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Parenting
child sleeping on her bed
Toddler Milestones

3 easy plans to transition from crib to bed—and how to make it permanent

2. The one-step-at-a-time switcheroo.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022
Toddler Milestones, Parenting, Toddler
Life

14 conflict-free ways to handle unwanted parenting advice

Regardless of the advice, it is your baby, and in the end, you will raise your child the way that you think best

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Life
Parenting

7 positive ways to guide a child who keeps interrupting you

3. Don't immediately answer the question.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
Parenting
Parenting

11 expert ways to help your firstborn adjust to the new baby

How to help them feel included and set the stage for a healthy sibling relationship.

Updated Mar. 17, 2025
Parenting
Life

Does your child have separation anxiety? How to know

Discover how to identify separation anxiety in your child and helpful tips for easing their worries.

Updated Apr. 14, 2025
Life, Children's Health, Health & Wellness
a baby sleeping with a stuffed animal
Parenting

8 expert ways to help any child get better sleep

3. Set your child’s biological clock

Updated Oct. 29, 2024
Parenting, Child Sleep
Parenting

The volcano effect: Why skipping a nap results in a meltdown

Naps build up a reservoir of sleep-related benefits, allowing kids a ‘fresh start’ after each sleep period.

Updated Jan. 11, 2018
Parenting
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